Job Description

Transport Manager

Keith Elkington Transport Ltd. - The Specialists in Foodservice Equipment Logistics.

Working hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pm (office based)

Main tasks

Compliance

Keep up to date with Transport Legislation to make sure the Company is fully compliant

International Transport Manager CPC - Operators licence updates

Organise and fully maintain a fleet of vehicles and constantly look for ways to improve cost efficiency (see full list of duties) - Current fleet of around 8 HGVs and 20 LGVs

Perform daily walk around checks and action findings accordingly

Maintain breakdown cover information and search for competitive quotes

Vehicle maintenance - liaise with suppliers and insurance brokers to arrange full repairs and claim settlements for any outstanding claims

Oversee all Driver licence checks, Eye-sight checks and Medical checks

Prepare and maintain all relevant paperwork for a successful FORS and ISO audits

Perform and oversee all Administrative tasks in regards to Transport Operations (see full list of duties)

Investigate PCNs

Review fuel prices

Monitor and review individual driving scores

Produce accurate and relevant KPI's to the Board of Directors (delivery, collections, carbon, vehicle mileage, vehicle expenditure, vehicle tracker, etc.)

Conduct RTA investigations and submit reports to insurance brokers

Investigate H&S related injuries, produce accident reports and implement corrective actions

Implement processes and systems that continuously improve the Operation

Oversee day to day Transport Operations to ensure best practice methodology is used, review and implement corrective actions

Conduct Inductions for new employees

Fire awareness & 1st aider

Renew Environmental permits and Waste carrier licence

People/Team

Communicate with customers effectively and resolve any complaints

Implement a succession plan and conduct regular appraisals

Assist with processes and procedures according to the Company's handbook

Implement and oversee training plans of all employees in the transport department, day-to-day coaching

Liaise with the Warehouse Managers, Planner and Directors in regards to all transport activities

Essential

International Transport Manager CPC

Desirable

Driving licence (Cat B)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Application question(s):

Are you available to start ASAP? If not, when? Do you live in Milton Keynes? If not, how long is your commute?
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (Cat B) (preferred) International Transport Manager CPC (required)
Work Location: In person